Red, White & Basil Bites

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 8–10 (makes about 24 skewers)

Ingredients:

• 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes (about 24)

• 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine – about 24)

• 24 fresh basil leaves

• Balsamic glaze (for drizzling)

• Olive oil

• Salt & pepper

• 24 mini skewers or toothpicks

Instructions:

1. Rinse and dry the tomatoes and basil. Drain and pat dry the mozzarella balls.

2. Thread 1 tomato, 1 basil leaf (folded if large), and 1 mozzarella ball onto each skewer or toothpick.

3. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper.

4. Drizzle with balsamic glaze just before serving.

5. Arrange on a festive platter. For a patriotic touch, line them up in rows or in a flag shape.